31.5 miles
Distance
1,817 ft
Climb
-2,132 ft
Descent
984 ft
High Point
-315 ft
Altitude change
594 ft
Altitude min
936 ft
Altitude start
620 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-33.3%
Grade max
37.8%
Grade min
11 miles
Distance climb
15 miles
Distance down
6 miles
Distance flat

The Maitland Trail follows the north side of the Maitland River Valley. Varied terrain from flat sections, gentle slopes, to steep climbs. Hike along ridges, to down along river flats. Sometimes rugged. Many beautiful vistas and rewarding hiking.

A rich variety of plant and bird life can be seen. These trails offer walking, hiking and snow shoeing, plus skiing in some sections. Please respect privacy where trail crosses landowners’ property. The Maitland Trail Association is the trail contact.

source: https://www.huroncounty.ca/
Detailed Description
Maitland Trail is a 31 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Goderich Ontario. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,817 ft with a max elevation of 984 ft then descends -2,132 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Apr 10, 2024)
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Stats

  • Distance
    31 miles
  • Altitude change
    -315 ft
  • Altitude min
    594 ft
  • Altitude start
    936 ft
  • Altitude end
    620 ft
  • Climb
    1,817 ft
  • Descent
    -2,132 ft
  • Grade
    -0.2%
  • Grade max
    -33.3%
  • Grade min
    37.8%
  • Distance climb
    11 miles
  • Distance down
    15 miles
  • Distance flat
    6 miles

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Details

  • Featured
  • Riding area
    Goderich
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk southwest on Bridge Road.
  2. Continue for 200 meters.
  3. Turn right onto Maitland Trail.
  4. Continue for 70 meters.
  5. Walk south on Maitland Trail.
  6. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  7. Keep left to stay on Maitland Trail.
  8. Continue for 70 meters.
  9. Walk south on Maitland Trail.
  10. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  11. Walk west on Maitland Trail.
  12. Continue for 600 meters.
  13. Turn right onto Private Drive.
  14. Continue for 100 meters.
  15. Walk east on Private Drive.
  16. Continue for 100 meters.
  17. Turn left onto Maitland Trail.
  18. Continue for 900 meters.
  19. Walk west on Maitland Trail.
  20. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  21. Walk southwest on Maitland Trail.
  22. Continue for 100 meters.
  23. Walk south on G2G / Maitland Trail.
  24. Continue for 100 meters.
  25. Turn left onto G2G.
  26. Continue for 400 meters.
  27. Walk south on G2G.
  28. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  29. Walk east on G2G.
  30. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  31. Walk south on Maitland Trail.
  32. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  33. Walk south on Maitland Trail.
  34. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  35. Walk south on Maitland Trail.
  36. Continue for 6 kilometers.
  37. Walk west on Maitland Trail.
  38. Continue for 500 meters.
  39. Turn right onto Sharpes Creek Line.
  40. Continue for 800 meters.
  41. Turn left onto Maitland Trail.
  42. Continue for 500 meters.
  43. Walk west on Maitland Trail.
  44. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  45. Walk northeast on Maitland Trail.
  46. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  47. Walk north on Maitland Trail.
  48. Continue for 400 meters.
  49. Walk northeast on Maitland Trail.
  50. Continue for 40 meters.
  51. Walk west on Londesboro Road.
  52. Continue for 500 meters.
  53. Turn left.
  54. Continue for 50 meters.
  55. Bear left onto Benmiller Line.
  56. Continue for 300 meters.
  57. Turn right onto Main Street.
  58. Continue for 100 meters.
  59. Keep right to stay on Main Street.
  60. Continue for 200 meters.
  61. Turn left onto Maitland Trail.
  62. Continue for 50 meters.
  63. Walk southwest on Maitland Trail.
  64. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  65. Walk northwest on Maitland Trail.
  66. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  67. Walk northeast on Maitland Trail.
  68. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  69. Walk northwest on Maitland Trail - Morris Tract.
  70. Continue for 500 meters.
  71. Turn left to stay on Maitland Trail - Morris Tract.
  72. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  73. Walk west on Maitland Trail - Morris Tract.
  74. Continue for 600 meters.
  75. Turn left onto Maitland Trail.
  76. Continue for 60 meters.
  77. Walk southwest on Maitland Trail.
  78. Continue for 40 meters.
  79. Keep left to stay on Maitland Trail.
  80. Continue for 800 meters.
  81. Walk southeast on Maitland Trail.
  82. Continue for 700 meters.
  83. Walk northwest on Maitland Trail.
  84. Continue for 400 meters.
  85. Walk north on Maitland Trail.
  86. Continue for 70 meters.
  87. Walk west on Maitland Trail.
  88. Continue for 40 meters.
  89. Walk southwest on Maitland Trail.
  90. Continue for 600 meters.
  91. Walk northwest on Maitland Trail.
  92. Continue for 100 meters.
  93. Bear left to stay on Maitland Trail.
  94. Continue for 500 meters.
  95. Walk northwest on Maitland Trail.
  96. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  97. Walk northeast on Maitland Trail.
  98. Continue for 50 meters.
  99. Walk west on Saltford Road.
  100. Continue for 100 meters.
  101. Walk west on Saltford Road.
  102. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  103. Walk west on Saltford Road.
  104. Continue for 40 meters.
  105. Walk south on Maitland Trail.
  106. Continue for 70 meters.
  107. Walk north on Maitland Trail.
  108. Continue for 70 meters.
  109. Turn left onto Saltford Road.
  110. Continue for 700 meters.
  111. Turn left onto Maitland Trail.
  112. Continue for 60 meters.
  113. Walk north on Maitland Trail.
  114. Continue for 60 meters.
  115. Turn left onto Saltford Road.
  116. Continue for 700 meters.
  117. Turn left onto Maitland Trail.
  118. Continue for 60 meters.
  119. Walk south on Maitland Trail.
  120. Continue for 800 meters.
  121. Walk south on Maitland Trail.
  122. Continue for 200 meters.
  123. Walk southwest on Maitland Trail.
  124. Continue for 200 meters.
  125. Walk west on Maitland Trail.
  126. Continue for 300 meters.
  127. Walk northwest on Maitland Trail.
  128. Continue for 300 meters.
  129. Walk northwest on Maitland Trail.
  130. Continue for 80 meters.
  131. Walk west on Saltford Road.
  132. Continue for 30 meters.
  133. Walk west on Saltford Road.
  134. Continue for 400 meters.
  135. Walk northwest on Dunlop Drive.
  136. Continue for 100 meters.
  137. Walk north on Dunlop Drive.
  138. Continue for 60 meters.
  139. Walk north on Dunlop Drive.
  140. Continue for 30 meters.
  141. Walk north on Dunlop Drive.
  142. Continue for 80 meters.
  143. Walk west on Dunlop Drive.
  144. Continue for 100 meters.
  145. Walk northwest on Colborne Place.
  146. Continue for 100 meters.
  147. Walk north on Coborne Palce.
  148. Continue for 40 meters.
  149. Walk north on Maitland Trail.
  150. Continue for 100 meters.
  151. Walk northwest on Maitland Trail.
  152. Continue for 100 meters.
  153. Walk west on Maitland Trail.
  154. Continue for 20 meters.
  155. Turn right onto Saltford Road.
  156. Continue for 60 meters.
  157. Walk north on Saltford Road.
  158. Continue for 500 meters.
  159. Keep left to stay on Saltford Road.
  160. Continue for 300 meters.
  161. Walk north on Maitland Trail.
  162. Continue for 200 meters.
  163. Walk northwest on Menesetung Trail.
  164. Continue for 100 meters.
  165. Walk northwest on Menesetung Trail.
  166. Continue for 300 meters.
  167. Walk west on Menesetung Trail.
  168. Continue for 400 meters.
  169. Walk southwest on Menesetung Trail.
  170. Continue for 400 meters.
  171. Turn left onto G2G.
  172. Continue for 90 meters.
  173. Walk south on G2G.
  174. Continue for 700 meters.
  175. Walk southwest on G2G.
  176. Continue for 800 meters.
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